Antirattling device for windows



Aug. I8, 1953 A. E. GIGUERE ANTIRATTLING DEVICE FOR WINDOWS Filed May 4, 1949 JNVENTOR. QLBERT E. GIGUERE ATTONE) Patented Aug. 18, 1953 '1 OFFICE 1 Claim. 1

This invention relates to devices for use in connection with window frames to retain the sashes against rattling. More particularly, the invention deals with a device of the kind under consideration comprising a yieldable body with simple means for hand mounting of the body on the window frame in position to automatically compensate for holding a window against rattling.

The novel features of the invention will be best understood from the following descriptions when taken together with the accompanying drawing, in which certain embodiments of the invention are disclosed, and in which the separate parts are designated by suitable reference characters in each of the views; and in which:

Fig. 1 is a sectional view through a part of a window frame showing one of the sashes and illustrating one of my devices in position preparatory to automatically retaining the sash against rattling, and showing the device in inoperative position in dotted lines.

Fig. 2 is a view similar to Fig. 1, showing only a part of the construction on an enlarged scale and showing the sash in anti-rattling position; and

Fig. 3 is a section on the line 3-5 of Fig. 2.

In the drawing, It] represents a window frame having sash guiding channels H and I2 formed by strips [3, l4 and I5. At i6 is shown part of the lower sash operating in the channel I! be- At H I have shown tween the strips l3 and Hi. one of my improved anti-rattling devices.

The device comprises a substantially crescentshape disc l9 of yieldable material, such for example, as rubber, the disc having a convexly curved eccentric bearing surface 20, and a concaved curved surface 2| forming a prong-like end 22. At 23 is shown an aperture extending through an enlargement on the concaved side and other end of the disc, and through which is adapted to pass a tack or other fastening device 24 which is of the hand-push type. In other words, the device 24 comprises a finally pointed end 25, and on the tapered other end is secured a fingerpiece body or head 26 which may be composed of metal, glass, plastic or other materials. The shank of the device 24 or the pin thereof has an enlargement, as at El, which limits movement of the device into the support, such for example, as the strip it, thus leaving the disc to rotate freely on the pin shank between the enlargement 2'1 and the inner end of the fingerpiece 26, as will clearly appear from a consideration of Fig. 3 of the drawing.

In normal uses of the device, the same will assume the dotted line position shown in Fig. 1, when not operating. To operate, the device is thrown into the full line position of Fig. 1, in checking window rattling. Assuming that the sash I6 is in the position shown in Fig. 1, and adjacent the strip 63, as the window rattles back and forth in the channel H, the surface 20 will automatically drop downwardly and finally check the rattling movement, thus maintaining the sash I ii in jammed position against the strip id, in the manner illustrated in Fig. 2. In this position, in some instances, the end 22 will be forced in the direction of the axis pin and compressed to a degree, depending upon the pressure exerted upon the sash. It will be understood that the engagement with the sash will be frictional, and thus binding, and in addition to the checking the window against rattling, the window is also checked against downward movement.

In that the illustration of the use of the device as seen in Fig. l is somewhat diagrammatic, particularly with respect to positioning on the window frame, the present showing has been made in order to clearly portray the invention in a minimum amount of space. It will also be understood in this connection that the device can be utilized to wedge a window against rattling when the window is in open position.

While the device is adapted for automatic positioning, or in other words, movement from the position shown in Fig. 1, to that shown in Fig. 2, it will be apparent that the device can be moved by hand, into operative position. In this connection it will be apparent that my invention is not limited to any particular use of the device as a holding means, and other types of fasteners can be used beyond the manual push tack shown. This latter type of device is desirable from the standpoint that no tools are necessary to mount the device in operative position and a minimum amount of destruction takes place on the support. By reason of the simplicity and economy in construction of the device, a number of these devices can be sold at a nominal price, thus permitting a free and unlimited use thereof.

By providing a body of yielding or compressible material, the window or other member which is being held thereby is held under tension of the compressed body and this result is accomplished without damage or injury to the member being supported or held thereby. When the disc or body is in the operative position, the body is compressed and the force on the body in the direction of the axis is downward, as will appear in Fig. 2, which produces a secure holding action upon the window sash to prevent accidental downward movement of an open sash. It will thus be apparent, to close a window, it will first be desirable to move the window upwardly to a slight extent to release the discs therefrom, and with the discs in the inoperative position, the window may be freely operated. It will also be apparent that the devices 24 are insertable from either side surface of the disc to provide left and right hand mountings of the disc on the window frame, two discs being used to hold the sash against rattling.

While the procedure outlined above can be followed in the operation of closing a window, it will also be apparent that, by virtue of the yielding or resilient properties of the rubber body and, particularly, the shape and contour of the contracted end operating upon the window, it is also possible to manually move the window into a closed position from the position shown in Fig. 2, without first raising the window, as stated above. In this last operation, the contracted end will simply flex under the stress or strain and then immediately return to its normal shape and position. This operation can be performed without injury or damage to the window. Furthermore, this operation can be performed without any objectionable stress or strain on the pivot of the device.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

A device for automatically retaining windows against rattling or movement, said device comprising a highly yieldable disc body, said body being defined by a convex surface, a concaved surface meeting the convex surface at one end of said body in a prong-like end, said body at the other end portion of said convex surface having an enlargement extending to the concaved side of said body, and said enlargement having a mounting aperture positioned eccentrically with respect to said convex surface, whereby the pronged end of the device will flex, permitting a window to descend upon sufficient pressure being applied thereto in a downward direction.

ALBERT E. GIGUERE.

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